Class 10-13 Recruit Graduation

March 21, 2014 – On the athletic field at the Los Angeles Police Academy in Elysian Park, the newest members of the Department proudly stood at attention as they were awarded their diploma of graduation.  Twenty-one individuals underwent six months of intense training which culminated with today’s ceremony in front of Police Chief Charlie Beck, Department command staff, dignitaries and their family and friends.

There is little down time for these new officers as many of them will begin their new assignments on the streets of Los Angeles within the next 36 hours.  For more information on how you can become a Los Angeles Police officer, please visit www.joinlapd.com.

For audio of Chief Beck's speech click here.